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TopDogDieselRam

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I have a question.


I was trying to install my mbrp 4 inch exhaust today when i ran into a problem. I cant get the bolts that hold the downpipe onto the turbo out. I used penetrating oil, A impact gun, a pneumatic rachet and tried by hand. I still cant get the bolts out. they are rusted stuck like no other. I am thinking about drilling them out, and just getting longer bolts, that i can put a bolt on the end and keep it together that way.


I need a little bit of help here.


Thanks.
 
TopDogDieselRam said:
I have a question.


I was trying to install my mbrp 4 inch exhaust today when i ran into a problem. I cant get the bolts that hold the downpipe onto the turbo out. I used penetrating oil, A impact gun, a pneumatic rachet and tried by hand. I still cant get the bolts out. they are rusted stuck like no other. I am thinking about drilling them out, and just getting longer bolts, that i can put a bolt on the end and keep it together that way.


I need a little bit of help here.


Thanks.
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Got a torch? Heat it up and then hit it with the impact. Heat up the metal around the bolt, not the bolt itself. A propane torch will work but takes a little longer. good luck.
 
sootman said:
Got a torch? Heat it up and then hit it with the impact. Heat up the metal around the bolt, not the bolt itself. A propane torch will work but takes a little longer. good luck.
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If you have the time, heat the bolt, nut, flange, everything..then cool it off with PB Blaster or AeroKroil. Let sit a few, reheat and hit it with the impact. Heating it and then cooling it with the oil will help to draw the oil into the cracks.
 
Billysgoat said:
If you have the time, heat the bolt, nut, flange, everything..then cool it off with PB Blaster or AeroKroil. Let sit a few, reheat and hit it with the impact. Heating it and then cooling it with the oil will help to draw the oil into the cracks.
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Exactly as Billy said, best method I've used.
 
yep thats the best way to do it.



glad you made it over! hope the rest of it goes on easy.
 
Once i got the everything heated up, everything went smoother then silk. Once the bolts were hot, they came off without a problem....i couldent believe how easily they came out.



Thanks for the help.:thankyou2:
 
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